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PILOT CLOTH [1 record]

Record 1 2000-04-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Fabric Nomenclature
DEF

pilot: A woolen cloth generally made in navy blue and used for seamen's coats. It is usually a heavely milled 2 x 2 twill with a raised, brushed finish.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Nomenclature des tissus
DEF

Tissu en laine, de couleur généralement bleu marine, servant à la fabrication de manteaux de marins. Ce tissu en sergé 2 x 2, fortement foulé, présente un fini gratté et lainé.

OBS

Drap. Étoffe résistante, en laine pure ou mélangée [...] ayant subi l'opération du foulage et une série de traitements mécaniques d'apprêt [...] ce qui lui confère une surface duveteuse et de grandes qualités de protection thermique.

Spanish

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